2011 Chevrolet Volt Problems, Recalls & Reliability
64 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, alongside 1 recall campaign and 2 defect investigations. It scores 6/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 74,882 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2011 sits among all Volt years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 44 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 72,500 miles. Half of those reports fall between 45,000 and 101,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began April 15,…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 22V063000.
Technical service bulletins
1,712 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt drew 64 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 6/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).
What are the most common 2011 Chevrolet Volt problems?
The top reported problems for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt are electrical (24 complaints), airbags (8), and fuel system (6).
At what mileage do 2011 Chevrolet Volt problems show up?
Owners most often report 2011 Chevrolet Volt problems around 72,500 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 45,000 and 101,000 miles.
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Volt have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.